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Wilfried Zaha has passed his medical at Manchester United and Sky sources are reporting that he has signed a five-and-a-half year deal.

The 20-year-old forward is to be loaned straight back to his former club, Championship promotion-chasers Crystal Palace, before linking up with United in July.

Zaha came through the youth academy at Crystal Palace and has scored 15 goals in 124 appearances for the Eagles since he was given a debut against Cardiff in March 2010.

A skilful, pacy forward who can play on the wing or as a striker, Zaha made his England debut as a substitute against Sweden last November.

United are believed to be paying around £10m up front for his services, with the fee potentially rising to £15m if certain conditions are met.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "As we like to do, we sign young players with potential. We can also develop players well here, that's proved to be the case many times.

"Hopefully the boy will enjoy it coming here, when he eventually does join us in the summer."

Zaha said: "I am delighted to be joining Manchester United and ending the recent speculation.

"I would like to thank the owners at Palace for making the move possible. However, my focus for the next five months will be solely at Crystal Palace.

"I have been at Palace for more than 10 years, I will always love the club, and I want to help get them get back to the Premier League, particularly for the fans who have always been so good to me."

And Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish said: "I feel this is a great deal for the club and the player. We would like to thank Wilf for all he has done for the club and we all wish him well when he joins Manchester United in the summer.

"It was essential to Wilf and ourselves that he stayed at Palace for the remainder of this season, to help the club with its main aim of promotion to the Premier League."

Sky Sports sources understand Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is set to have a medical at Manchester United in the next 48 hours.

Zaha has been heavily linked with an Old Trafford move and it appears he is poised to take the next step towards joining the Premier League giants.

Speculation suggests United have agreed a deal worth £15million for the talented youngster, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham.

The 20-year-old is understood to be heading for a medical at United before the end of the week, which could pave the way for his big-money move.

Reports claim the once-capped England international will sign a five-and-a-half year deal and will be loaned back to Palace for the remainder of the season.

Ian Holloway's side are keen to keep their prized asset as they push for promotion to the Premier League for the first time in eight years.